The Shackles of freedom

Below is the poem entitled The Shackles of freedom which was written by poet
Manoj
Kumar. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.

The Shackles of freedom

The people are free
Free to think
Free to live
Free to follow their dreams
Yet the young minds are forced
To follow the dictates of their ancestors
Moral policing gains new heights
The fledgling thoughts get stifled
Emotions are burnt
At the stake of societal pressures
Young nubile bodies turn to zombies
Will there be an end to this terrorism of judgment
When will this murder of thoughts cease?